Dried Pinto Beans With Italian Sweet Sausage And Cooking Information
Pinto beans cooking from 2 and 1/2 to 3 hrs. depending on the age of the beans. This recipe took 3 hrs. even with soaking. Complete easy cooking of sausage and beans. Healthy bean cooking. Inexpensive complete meal. Pinto beans flavored with garlic and vegetables cooked with sweet Italian sausage. Replace the sausage with chicken for a healthier meal.
1 cup diced red onion,
4 garlic cloves,
1/4 tsp dried thyme(optional)
1/2 cup carrots,
1/2 cup celery,
1 tsp allspice, 2 bay leaves , 3/4 lb. navy beans( soaking overnight will take less cooking time),
1 qt. stock or water,
1 tsp sea salt,
1/4 tsp black pepper